Stone, Lorenzo R., House
Why it's listed
Located at 218 South Street in Southbridge, Massachusetts, this two-and-a-half story house was built between 1831 and 1855 in the Greek Revival style. It follows the typical three-bay, side-entry, gable-front plan. Details include paneled corner boards, a wide frieze, and a pediment with frieze trim. A small porch with a Doric column on the east side and a recessed entrance on the west side of the rear portion are unusual features. Compared with other Greek Revival houses along South Street, it is smaller and plainer, and it resembles the middle-class houses of the nearby High, Sayles and Winter Street area. Those houses were owned by foremen, supervisors and skilled craftsmen of the Hamilton Woolen Company. The house appears to have been part of Globe Village's expansion as the Hamilton Mill prospered. The original owner, Lorenzo Stone, had an unknown occupation. The house is still used as a residence, has synthetic siding, and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to the growth of Southbridge's Globe Village as the Hamilton Mill prospered. It is also a vernacular example of the gable-front Greek Revival style found along South Street. It is significant at the local level under criteria A and C.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 89000537, listed June 22, 1989. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 218 South St., Southbridge |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Listed | June 22, 1989 |
| Reference number | 89000537 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residence, in good condition; the rear wing appears to have been remodeled in the mid-20th century and the exterior has synthetic siding. |
| Coordinates | 42.07644, -72.04629 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 89000537.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6680810
- This listing as JSON
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